How to Open a Retail Food Shop: July 21 & 22

June 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Join Tara Berman, Managing Partner of TaraPaige Group and Steve Zagor July 21st and 22nd in an intimate group setting at the Institute of Culinary Education on “How to Open a Specialty Retail Food Shop”. If you have an idea for a retail food store, this course will help you to evaluate and develop your idea into a real business. From concept and niche marketing to controlling costs and making money, you will learn to navigate the pitfalls of opening a business.

Reserve your spot today and learn about the ins and outs of opening your first retail store

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Rooftop Farming, Consulting Services RFP due Monday July 8th

June 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The NYCEDC is currently seeking proposals from consultants for the development of a 200,000 sq ft rooftop farm projected to operate in Hunts Point. The rooftop farm is expected to be open
year-round with expected leasing opportunities.
Download and find out more information about this RFP

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New Urban Space Meatpacking Market projected to open in July seeks vendors

June 5, 2012 by 1 Comment

Urban Space, which is behind Madison Square Eats, Dekalb Market, and much more, plans to start up another outdoor market next month under the High Line. The market will stay from July to August. Tom Colicchio is included in the line-up of vendors and is also seeking a license to serve beer and wine.
Interested vendors should apply here

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NYC RFP For Staten Island Specialty Concession

May 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Specialty food from a Mobile Food Unit at Cedar Grove Beach, Staten Island, NY.

All proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be submitted no later than Friday, May 18, 2012 at 3:00 pm.

Hard copies of the RFP can be obtained, at no cost, commencing on May 2, 2012 through May 18, 2012, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays, at the Revenue Division of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, which is located at 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY 10065.

The RFP is also available for download, commencing on May 2, 2012 through May 18, 2012, on Parks’ website. To download the RFP, visit http://www.nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities, click on the link for “Concessions Opportunities at Parks” and, after logging in, click on the “download” link that appears adjacent to the RFP’s description.

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NYC Parks Issues 2 New Requests for Food Concessions

April 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment

New RFP’s have been issued from the New York City Park Department, calling all food purveyors. Click the links below to obtain the PDF’s and get going on your businesses.

NYC Parks RFB for Food Concessions in Central Park

Rockaway Beach Food Concessions, up to 5 Mobile Units

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Earth Day Entrepreneur Showcase: Slow Money and Local Investment Opportunities on Sunday, April 22nd at 3pm

April 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Slow Money Alliance and Stone Barns Center will host investor presentations from 5 local food entrepreneurs that are currently seeking capital– The Brooklyn Grange, Farm to Table CoPackers, Window Farms, First Field Ketchup, and New York Mouth.
Seating is limited. Get your tickets now

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Owners of Applewood are using crowd-funding techniques for a start-up farm

April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

David and Laura Shea of Applewood Restaurant in Park Slope recently purchase land in the Hudson Valley and needs the help of New York locals and abroad to raise money to purchase supplies needed to make their dream a reality. They will eventually like to host events such as Meet-The-Farmer, a sustainable dinner party.
Want to help out?

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The Battery Conservancy Bosque Kiosks RFP due Monday, April 16th at 5pm

March 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Battery Conservancy is currently seeking two food vendors to operate kiosks within the Bosque. Proposers are recommended to attend an overview meeting on Tuesday, April 10th at 10am that will provide more information about this project.
For more information on this RFP, please visit The Batter Conservancy to download the PDF

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Friends of the High Line RFO seeks a restaurateur for year-round operation due Friday, March 30th at 3pm

March 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The timeline of this project states that the restaurant is proposed to open June 2013 which will coincide with the opening of the High Line Headquarters at the south end of the High Line (between Gansevoort & Washington St).
Get more information about this opportunity and apply. Download the PDF now

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Amendment to the Tavern on The Green RFP was released earlier this month on Tuesday, March 6th. Proposals are due Friday, March 30th

March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In efforts to find an operator for the old Tavern on The Green space, The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation updated the previously issued RFP with no change in the original due date. Tavern on The Green will be turned into a casual restaurant, outdoor cafe and bar.
Log into the NYC Parks website to see the changes

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